A
high-profile Russian envoy is due in The Gambia today to see the new Gambia,
our president and his government.
We
would therefore like to welcome President Vladimir Putin’s envoy and his
delegation to the new Gambia.
Although
we have just crossed one big and difficult hurdle, which is the redeeming of
our country from authoritarian rule and dictatorship, we are still confronted
with so many challenges, which range from economic stagnation to electricity,
health matters and security concerns.
So
we need Russia as a friend in deed, as much as we also hope to always be a
friend in deed to them in any capacity deemed necessary.
The
two countries need each other in many respects to foster our bilateral ties.
We
hope and pray that Russia brings more support to The Gambia, especially in the
field of medicine, education, technology, science and many other areas. We also
hope Russia will come in a big way to help us in the energy sector, tourism and
infrastructure.
Many
Gambians have had the opportunity to study in Russia. We therefore hope that in
our new dispensation and relationship under the new Government, Russian
doctors, engineers and those specialised in agriculture will assist The Gambia
in their various fields of operation.
Our
Tourism ministry should make use of our new found relations to promote tourism
in Russia. The Government as well should work in close collaboration with the
Russian government to realize the best out of both nations’ cooperation.
Russia
is a force to reckon with, and The Gambia should take advantage of the enhanced
relations and make good use of it by training Gambians in special fields of
support to the country’s development.
We
therefore welcome H.E. Bogdanov Mikhail Leonidovich to The Gambia - the Smiling
Coast of Africa.
“I
am a believer in cooperation”
Franco
Modigliani
